Generations of donors have created the charitable funds at The Community Foundation, and every fund has a story. Below is a selection of profiles of the people behind the funds.

A smiling man and woman hold a baby while standing on a sandy beach near the ocean. The woman wears sunglasses and the man has on a backward cap. The sky is partly cloudy, and a distant building is visible on the shoreline.

Turning Tragedy Into Triumph ›

Est. 2011 by Alfredo Axtmayer

An elderly woman and man sit on lawn chairs in a grassy yard outside a house, surrounded by greenery and flowers, with sunlight casting shadows.

New Haven Teacher Gives Back ›

Est. 2016 by Mary F. Lowery

Fund Honors Life Work of Pediatrician ›

Est. 1998 by family, friends and colleagues of Dr. Robert G. LaCamera

Two women sit at a table in a restaurant, smiling and holding up drinks in a toast. Plates, rolls, and glasses of water are on the table. Sunlight streams through a nearby window.

The Tina Yao Fund ›

Est. 2015 by Nancy Yao Maasbach

An elderly couple sits closely together, smiling at the camera. The woman wears glasses and a dark suit with a brooch, while the man wears glasses and a red suit with a pink tie, his arm around her. The background is black.

Johnnie and Thelma Mouning Memorial Scholarship Fund ›

Est. 2008 by former and past members of the Yale Divinity School.

An older man and woman sit side by side at an outdoor restaurant table, smiling at each other. The table is set with plates, glasses, and cutlery. Other people dine in the background amid greenery.

Anthropology, Architecture and Giving Back ›

Est. 2008 by the bequest of Nicholas D. Ohly

An elderly man and woman sit outdoors, smiling at the camera. Both wear glasses and casual shirts. Trees and greenery fill the background, suggesting they are in a park or garden.

Casher: A Public Servant's Life Memorialized ›

Est. by her husband Sherwin and her children

Black and white portrait of a woman in a U.S. Navy uniform and hat, facing slightly to the right, with a neutral expression. She is wearing a dark blazer with insignia and a white shirt.

Sarah M. Ferguson Fund ›

Est. 2000 by Sarah M. Ferguson

An older woman with curly gray hair smiles warmly. She is wearing a light yellow scarf and a dark top, with a blurred background featuring a light switch on the wall.

A Champion of the "Little People" ›

Est. 2005 by Ilene M. Saulsbury

Purple event invitation reading “The Community Fund for Women & Girls presents THE EVENT OF THE YEAR with GLORIA STEINEM. Save the Date 10.30.15,” with a photo of Gloria Steinem and white stars on the background.

20 years of Sowing Seeds, Encouraging Growth ›

For 20 years, the Community Fund for Women and Girls has thoughtfully awarded grants to seed quality programming and support programs and services for women and girls to be successful.

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